Seasonal Food Rescue Intern

About Twin Cities Food Justice 

TC Food Justice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis. Since March 2016, we have been working with co-ops, grocery stores, and farmers markets to re-distribute their unsalable foods to local hunger relief organizations. We focus on vegetables, fruits, and nutrient rich breads because hunger relief organizations often find it challenging to consistently provide fresh food options for their clients. We seek to improve food insecure individuals’ access to fresh, nutritious food. 

Job Summary

The Seasonal Food Rescue Intern is a part-time seasonal position from June through September or October. The position is responsible for rescuing produce from TCFJ donor partners, conducting product drop-offs to TCFJ recipients, working with groups of volunteers, building positive relationships within the community and assisting with marketing and communications. The Seasonal Food Rescue Intern will be a positive representative of TC Food Justice and will conduct themselves with professionalism and dedication to TCFJ’s mission and vision.

The position will assist with Farmer’s Market produce rescue (including  Sunday shifts), marketing and social media, and support of volunteer programming. Tasks and schedules will vary during the season. This position will work closely in a collaborative way with the Executive Director, Volunteer Manager and the Operations Manager.  

TCFJ Staff can assist in facilitating necessary internship requirements such as papers or projects.

Intern Job Responsibilities

• Understand the overall mission and vision of TCFJ, including the relationship between food donors and TCFJ food recipients, organization goals, and overall internal and external team structures.
• Be responsible for between 3 and 6 food rescues per week, with each rescue taking about 1.0 to 1.5 hours.
• Work directly with farmers, food donors (co-ops, farmers markets), and food relief organizations.
• Assist with social media and other marketing opportunities, providing creative input in new marketing projects.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all TC Food Justice partners and staff.
• Grant writing opportunities available.
• Represent the TCFJ team in a positive and respectful manner.
• Assist in training volunteers on proper food rescue processes.

Intern Qualifications / Skills

• Commitment to equity and the mission of TCFJ.
• Great verbal communication skills.
• Great organizational skills and ability to schedule effectively.
• Professionalism and dedication to providing good work.
• Confidentiality as needed.
• This role requires a vehicle.

Work Hours & Benefits 

The rate for this role is $18.00 an hour with a commitment of up to 15 hours per week. Please note that this role requires access to a vehicle.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather, bending and lifting 50 pounds repeatedly. This job will be a combination of onsite rescuing and delivering products and virtual computer work.
• Must have the ability to both sit and stand for long periods of time and load and unload boxes from your vehicle.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Valid MN driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Dependable access to a vehicle is required.

Hiring Process and Timeline

The position will be open for applications until April 9th, 2024. Please include a current resume and, in a separate document, fill out the following two writing prompts. Your response should be no longer than one page.

Writing Prompt 

1. Please describe why you are interested in this position.
2. Please describe your personal qualifications and the unique skills and traits you will bring to our team.

Send resumes to admin@tcfoodjustice.org by April 9th with your name and Seasonal Food Rescue Intern in the subject line.